Easy recipe to bring the flavours of Morocco to your dinner table

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Morocco is renowned for its exotic spices and flavours. The very thought of Moroccan cuisine invokes a twinkling night filled with music and revelry, as each bite full of flavour is accompanied by storied entertainment.

There’s an easy way to infuse your next dinner with Moroccan delight while retaining a quintessential Australian charm. These spice-infused burgers are sure to delight your guests or make for a memorable night!

Ingredients 

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2tbs Moroccan seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil spray
  • 2 large red tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1tbs coriander paste
  • 1 lime
  • 8 beetroot slices
  • 4 turkish bread rolls
  • baby salad leaves
  • 4tbs hummus dip

Method

  1. Combine the mince with Moroccan Seasoning, some onion, breadcrumbs, egg and salt and pepper and mix well. Form into four large patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes if time allows.
  2. In another bowl, make salsa by combining tomatoes, the rest of the onion, coriander paste and season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime.
  3. Spray a hotplate with olive oil and put it on high heat, then reduce to medium. Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  4. To assemble burgers, spread hummus or yoghurt onto the base of the bun and add a handful of salad leaves and beetroot. Top with a burger patty and cover with tomato salsa.